Dintikon facts for kids
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Dintikon
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 Dintikon
Location in Switzerland
Dintikon
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Lenzburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.72 km2 (1.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,317 | |
| • Density | 622.8/km2 (1,613.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5606
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| Surrounded by | Ammerswil, Egliswil, Hendschiken, Seengen, Villmergen | |
Dintikon is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Aargau, within the Lenzburg district. This charming village is close to the towns of Lenzburg and Wohlen.
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History of Dintikon
Dintikon has a long history! It was first written about in the year 924. Back then, its name was Tintinchowa.
Geography of Dintikon
Dintikon covers an area of about 3.73 square kilometers (1.44 square miles). A big part of Dintikon's land, about 39%, is used for farming. Another large portion, about 42%, is covered by forests. The remaining 19% of the land has buildings and roads.
Most of the forested land is made up of thick forests. For farming, people grow crops on 18% of the land. Another 19% is used for pastures where animals graze. A small part, about 1.6%, is used for orchards or vineyards.
The municipality is located in the Lenzburg district. It stretches from the eastern edge of the Rietenberg hills to the edge of the Bünztal (Bünz valley).
Dintikon's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special symbol for a town or family. Dintikon's coat of arms is black. It has a diagonal stripe going from the top right to the bottom left. On this stripe, there are three red roses with green leaves.
Population and People in Dintikon
Dintikon has a population of about 1,411 people. As of June 2009, about 19% of the people living in Dintikon are from other countries. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the population grew by almost 29%.
Most people in Dintikon speak German, about 93%. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 2.8% of the population. Albanian is third, spoken by 0.9%.
Age Groups in Dintikon
In 2008, Dintikon had a mix of age groups:
- About 12% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Another 12.7% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 made up about 59.8% of the population.
- People aged 60 and older made up about 16% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, the average home in Dintikon had 0.56 residents per room. A "room" means a space of at least 4 square meters, like a bedroom or living room. About 66.7% of homes were owned by the people living in them.
In 2000, there were 506 private homes and apartments in Dintikon. On average, there were 2.6 people living in each home. In 2008, about 43% of all homes were single-family houses. There were only 5 empty apartments, meaning most homes were occupied.
Education in Dintikon
Most people in Switzerland are well educated. In Dintikon, about 75% of adults aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 163 students attended primary school in Dintikon.
Historical Population Growth
The number of people living in Dintikon has changed over time:
- 1850: 673 people
- 1900: 524 people
- 1950: 783 people
- 2000: 1,307 people
Economy and Jobs in Dintikon
In 2007, Dintikon had a low unemployment rate of 2%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Types of Jobs
- Primary Sector: In 2005, 44 people worked in the primary sector, which includes farming and forestry. There were 12 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: 206 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. There were 25 businesses here.
- Tertiary Sector: 897 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops, offices, and schools. There were 53 businesses in this sector.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 724 people lived in Dintikon and worked. About 76% of them worked outside Dintikon. However, 900 people came into Dintikon to work. This means Dintikon has more jobs than local workers! About 9% of workers used public transport, and nearly 60% used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Dintikon
Based on the 2000 census, about 37% of the people in Dintikon were Roman Catholic. About 48% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
See also
In Spanish: Dintikon para niños
